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Definition
Delicate, fresh fragrance.
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How it's used
Focus on the subtlety of the scent, as it implies a refreshing and light quality rather than an overpowering perfume. It is frequently used to describe natural elements like tea leaves, flowers, or incense rather than synthetic scents. The term carries a refined and pleasant nuance, making it a common descriptor in culinary or tea-tasting contexts.
Examples
Can you smell that delicate fragrance?
Related words
Common phrases
a whiff of delicate fragrance
to emit a delicate fragrance
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
